Can We Transcend Division to Defeat Hateful Ideologies and Build Global Unity?
The answer, my friend, is blowin’ in the wind. The answer is blowin’ in the wind. – Bob Dylan
At Kirk’s funeral, Steven Miller’s statement challenged the reformists and pacifists who label the fight against good and evil, light and dark, as a white supremacist trope, a stance that unwittingly perpetuates fascist, supremacist, sectarian, and identity-driven politics. To “measure twice, cut once,” this blog confronts these divisive ideologies with a call for disciplined, collective action. As Vladimir Lenin wrote in What Is to Be Done?, “An organization of revolutionaries must be first and foremost an organization of professional revolutionaries… Our fragmentation and our amateurism are an outright hindrance to this form of organisation… The only serious organisational principle for the active workers of our movement should be the strictest secrecy.” He warned, “The ‘dangerous class,’ the social scum, that passively rotting mass thrown off by the lowest layers of old society, may, here and there, be swept into the movement by a proletarian revolution; its conditions of life, however, prepare it far more for the part of a bribed tool of reactionary intrigue… Things reached such a pass that in several places the workers, because of our lack of stamina and ability to maintain secrecy, began to lose faith in the intelligentsia and to avoid them: The intellectuals, they said, are much too careless and lay themselves open to police raids!” Read What Is to Be Done? and The Communist Manifesto to understand the platforms we stand on and the tents we speak under.
As The Beatles sang, “When the broken-hearted people living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be… Let it be, let it be, let it be, let it be. Whisper words of wisdom, let it be.” The Bhagavad Gita’s teachings on Kāla, Karma, and Dharma, alongside Ecclesiastes (Chapter 3, Verses 1-8), remind us there is a time for speaking and a time for silent restraint. Yet, our loyalty must be to humanity and the planet, with allegiance to the innocent. We cannot unite if our loyalties lie with nations, constitutions, flags, economies, dollars, deities, sex, gender, ego, or any sectarian political identity—identity politics must be abolished. We are one people, in one international community, on one planet, with one voice; anything less has been our downfall. From the earliest tribes practicing primitive communism, humanity thrived in unity until, as Marx and Engels’ dialectical materialism explains, conditions led us astray. We cannot return to primitive communism, but we must advance to international communism, to a hive-mind collectivism that embraces our oneness and responsibility for each other and the Earth. Without this, we are doomed. Below, I explore this through seven philosophical sections, inviting you to join me in our collective oneness.
Defeating the darkness in the world.
Humanity has always struggled to defeat fascist, supremacist, and sectarian ideologies. When these are on the verge of defeat, passive approaches allow their return, leading to new crimes against humanity within decades to a century. Whether through exile, imprisonment, re-education, or stronger measures, perpetual force is needed to abolish this resistance.
"Not in the sky, not in the middle of the ocean, nor in entering the crevices of the mountains, is found that place on earth where standing one would be freed from an evil deed." (The Buddha, Dhammapada 127) Evil persists, inescapable without conscious effort, for "the unrighteous man perishes; the righteous man endures." (Yama-Smriti) Yet, the struggle begins within: "Though one should conquer a thousand thousand men in battle, yet he, indeed, is the noblest victor who would conquer himself." (The Buddha, Dhammapada 103) "A man should uplift himself by his own self; he should not degrade himself. For the self alone is the friend of the self, and the self alone is the enemy of the self." (Bhagavad Gita 6.5) This inner triumph is the foundation, as "the Self-controlled, tranquil mind attains happiness, while one who is full of desires, attached to the self, and egotistical courts misery." (Bhagavad Gita 2.66)
The darkness of hatred and ignorance cannot be fought with more of the same, for "hatred is never appeased by hatred in this world; it is appeased by non-hatred. This is the eternal law." (The Buddha, Dhammapada 5) Instead, "darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that." (Martin Luther King, Jr.) "Love is the only force capable of transforming an enemy into a friend." (Martin Luther King, Jr.) This transformative power is universal: "The way of the miracle-worker is to see all human behavior as one of two things: either love, or a call for love." (Marianne Williamson) "Love is a weapon of Light, and it has the power to eradicate all forms of darkness." (Aberjhani)
Knowledge and wisdom are the torches that dispel ignorance, for "a man should guide his actions by knowledge; the evil that proceeds from ignorance is a darkness that is dispelled only by knowledge." (Imam Ali, Nahj al-Balagha, Sayings) "A witch seeks wisdom in all things, for ignorance is the only true darkness." (Common Wiccan/Witchcraft Principle) As Malala Yousafzai declared, "One child, one teacher, one book, one pen can change the world," illuminating the path through education. This pursuit of truth is sacred: "Light is the symbol of truth." (Nelson Mandela, Mahatma Gandhi, Lech Wałęsa)
The divine reinforces this mission, as "whenever righteousness (Dharma) declines and unrighteousness (Adharma) is rampant, I manifest Myself." (Bhagavad Gita 4.7) "God is the Light of the heavens and the earth; His light is like a niche in which is a lamp, and the lamp is in a glass." (Qur’an 24:35) "They desire to extinguish God’s light with their mouths, but God will perfect His light, even though the disbelievers dislike it." (Qur’an 61:8) The promise is clear: "The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it." (John 1:5)
Humanity’s role is to embody this light through action: "A generous heart, kind speech, and a life of service and compassion are the things which renew humanity." (The Buddha, based on the Dīgha Nikāya) "Let there be beauty and strength, power and compassion, honor and humility, mirth and reverence within you." (The Charge of the Goddess) Such virtues guide us, for "the fruit of the light is found in all that is good and right and true." (Ephesians 5:9) "Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good." (Romans 12:21)
Indigenous wisdom reinforces this fight by rejecting the greed and hypocrisy that fuel divisive ideologies. The collective struggle demands resilience, as "a strong people is not afraid of change, for they are the ones who initiate change themselves." (Tekahionwake) Black Hawk rejected the darkness of hypocrisy and greed, stating, "We were becoming like them, hypocrites and liars, adulterers, lazy drones, all talkers, and no workers," choosing instead communal integrity. John Fire Lame Deer warned, "If this earth should ever be destroyed, it will be by desire, by the lust of pleasure and self-gratification, by greed of the green frog skin, by people who are mindful of their own self, forgetting about the wants of others." Yet, hope persists: "The world, you see, is happier after the terror of the storm." (Black Elk)
This battle is not passive but active: "The best struggle (Jihād) is the struggle against oneself for the sake of God." (Prophet Muhammad, Hadith, related by Al-Bayhaqi) "Therefore, put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground." (Ephesians 6:13) As Nick Estes proclaimed, "The cynical ‘celebration’ of Indigenous Peoples Day by a settler state backing another settler state’s genocide against Palestinians and Lebanese shows us nothing is sacred, not even our own survival, until we bury colonialism once and for all." The call is to choose life: "See, I have set before you today life and good, death and evil; therefore choose life, that you and your descendants may live." (Deuteronomy 30:15, 19)
Even a small effort can triumph, for "a small amount of light can dispel a great deal of darkness." (Rabbinic Teaching) "The way is not to fight the dark, but to bring the light of knowledge and harmony to the shadows." (General Pagan Axiom) "Hope is being able to see that there is light despite all of the darkness." (Desmond Tutu) The universe may be indifferent, but "there IS light in the world, and it is US!" (Eliezer Yudkowsky) "I salute the light within your eyes where the whole Universe dwells. For when you are at that center within you and I am that place within me, we shall be one." (Crazy Horse)
"Truth has come, and falsehood has vanished; indeed, falsehood is ever bound to vanish." (Qur’an 17:81) "There is no denying that there is evil in this world but the light will always conquer the darkness." (Cathy Freeman) "When the early morning sun breaks through the far side of the woods, the dark places are lighted and much healing takes place." (Red Deer Runs in Darkness) "May the stars carry your darkness away. May the flowers fill your heart with beauty. May hope forever wipe away your tears." (Chief Dan George) For "forward Walking choices are rewarded with consequences that light the way to peace, happiness, joy, comfort, knowledge, and wisdom." (Anasazi Foundation)
Human Collective Oneness
What is collectivism? Take a look at the definition:
Collectivism (Noun): The idea that the fundamental unit of the human species that lives, thinks, and acts towards common goals is not the individual but some group. Collectivism is not limited in size and can include the entirety of the human species, and the collective acts as a superorganism, separate from individuals and individual groups, finding its strength in unity.
The essence of humanity’s unity is rooted in a profound truth: "This is the supreme message of the Vedas: Ekam Sat Vipra Bahudha Vadanti—Truth is one, the wise speak of it in many ways." (Rig Veda 1.164.46) "No person or thing exists in isolation. Every being functions to create the environment that sustains all other existences." (Daisaku Ikeda, summarizing the Mahayana concept of Dependent Origination) As Black Elk articulated, "The first peace, which is the most important, is that which comes within the souls of people when they realize their relationship, their oneness with the universe and all its powers, and when they realize that at the center of the universe dwells the Great Spirit, and that this center is really everywhere. It is within each of us." This interconnectedness binds us: "Humankind has not woven the web of life. We are but one thread within it. Whatever we do to the web, we do to ourselves. All things are bound together. All things connect." (Chief Seattle)
This unity is divine and universal: "I am the thread that holds together all that is scattered throughout the universe, like pearls upon a string." (Bhagavad Gita 7.7) "Hark to the words of the Great Mother, She who of old was also called among men: 'All things exist from Me and to Me they shall return.'" (The Charge of the Goddess) "Know that all the Gods are one God, and all the Goddesses are one Goddess, and there is but one initiator." (Gerald Gardner) "We are all links in the Endless Chain of Being, and none of us is truly separate from the whole." (General Eclectic Pagan Principle)
From this oneness springs a call to compassion: "As a mother would protect her only son at the risk of her own life, even so, let him cultivate a boundless heart towards all beings." (The Buddha, Sutta Nipāta, Karuṇīya Metta Sutta 7) "However innumerable beings are, I vow to save them." (First of the Four Great Bodhisattva Vows, Mahayana Buddhism) "May all creatures be happy. May all beings be free from disease. May all see well-being. May no one suffer any pain." (Ancient Hindu Prayer, Sarve Bhavantu Sukhinah) This compassion extends to all: "For the liberal-minded, the entire world is a family." (Maha Upanishad 6.72, Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam) "He who sees all beings in his own Self and his own Self in all beings, he does not hate anyone." (Isha Upanishad 6)
The principle of oneness demands shared responsibility: "Therefore was but a single man created, to teach that whoever destroys a single life is considered by Scripture to have destroyed the entire world, and whoever saves a single life is considered by Scripture to have saved the entire world." (Mishnah, Sanhedrin 4:5) "All Israelites are responsible for one another." (Talmud, Shevuot 39a) "The Muslim community is like one body; if one part feels pain, the whole body feels pain." (Prophet Muhammad, Hadith, related by Al-Bukhari) "We are all responsible for the faults of others as a consequence of solidarity in the human race." (Catechism of the Catholic Church 1868) "O mankind, We have created you from a single male and female, and made you into peoples and tribes so that you may know one another." (Qur’an 49:13)
This unity transcends divisions: "There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is no male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus." (Galatians 3:28) "No Arab has any superiority over a non-Arab, nor a non-Arab over an Arab, except by piety and good action." (Prophet Muhammad, Farewell Sermon) "No one is born hating another person because of the color of his skin, or his background, or his religion." (Nelson Mandela) As Desmond Tutu affirmed, "My humanity is bound up in yours, for we can only be human together."
This interconnectedness calls for justice and equality: "Justice, justice shall you pursue, that you may live and possess the land." (Deuteronomy 16:20) "That which is hateful to you, do not do to your fellow; that is the whole Torah, while the rest is commentary." (Rabbi Hillel the Elder, Talmud, Shabbat 31a) "The Earth is the mother of all people, and all people should have equal rights upon it." (Chief Joseph of Nez Perce) The Haudenosaunee Confederacy envisioned, "We shall call each other Brother, as we are equal. In one canoe is our way of life, laws, and people. In the other is your ship with your laws, religion, and people. Our vessels will travel side by side down the river of life."
Collective action is essential for survival: "For tribal people, who see the world as a whole, the essence of our work is in its entirety. In a society where all are related, simple decisions require the approval of nearly everyone in that society. It is society as a whole, not merely a part of it, that must survive." (Rebecca Adamson) "Let us form one body, one heart, and defend to the last warrior our country, our homes, our liberty, and the graves of our fathers." (Tecumseh) "Although we are in different boats, you in your boat and we in our canoe, we share the same river of life." (Oren Lyons)
This universal oneness finds expression in humanism, which grounds collective responsibility in reason and empathy. Humanism echoes this call: "We are committed to treating each person as having inherent worth and dignity, and to making informed choices in a context of freedom consonant with responsibility." (Humanist Manifesto III) "Humanism is a rational philosophy informed by science, inspired by art, and motivated by compassion." (American Humanist Association) "We are caught in an inescapable network of mutuality, tied in a single garment of destiny. Whatever affects one directly, affects all indirectly." (Martin Luther King, Jr.) "In all things that are purely social we can be as separate as the fingers, yet one as the hand in all things essential to mutual progress." (Booker T. Washington)
The vision of oneness is a path to peace: "The well-being of mankind, its peace and security, are unattainable unless and until its unity is firmly established." (Eddie Mabo) "The oneness of humanity is the key to peace." (Bahá’í International Community) "We are all children of the same Mother Earth, and we must live together as one family." (Tekahionwake) "As Native Americans, we believe the Rainbow is a sign from the Spirit in all things: It is a sign of the union of all people, like one big family. The unity of all humanity, many tribes and peoples, is essential." (Thomas Banyacya) "May you become as the waves of one sea, stars of the same heaven, fruits adorning the same tree, roses of one garden in order that through you the oneness of humanity may establish its temple in the world of mankind." (Dame Whina Cooper)
"We are here to awaken from our illusion of separateness." (Thich Nhat Hanh) "I salute the light within your eyes where the whole Universe dwells. For when you are at that center within you and I am that place within me, we shall be one." (Crazy Horse) "If we could but recognize our common humanity, that we do belong together, that our destinies are bound up in one another’s, that we can be free only together, that we can be human only together, then a glorious world would come into being where all of us lived harmoniously together as members of one family, the human family." (Michael Anderson)
Humanities Obligatory Stewardship of Humanity and the Planet.
Responsibility and accountability are needed to defeat divisive ideologies and oppressive systems. Society must be rehabilitated to embrace both, pushing past current conditions to what must be.
The Earth is a sacred trust, for "the earth is home to living beings; equal and impartial to the moving and unmoving. Thus spoke the Buddha in truthful voice, with the great earth for witness." (Attributed to the Buddha) "The earth does not belong to man. Man belongs to the earth. All things are connected like the blood that unites us all. Man did not weave the web of life. He is merely a strand in it. Whatever he does to the web, he does to himself." (Chief Seattle) This interconnectedness is divine: "The Earth is not merely a resource; She is the living Goddess, and we are Her children and caretakers." (Druidic and Eclectic Pagan Axiom) "For the land is Mine; you are but tenants and sojourners with Me." (Leviticus 25:23)
Humanity’s role is clear: "And the Lord God took the man and put him into the Garden of Eden to work it and to guard it." (Genesis 2:15) "The earth is the home of all, and we should protect it as a mother protects her child." (Atharva Veda, adapted from Prithvi Sukta) "It is He who has made you successors (Khalā’if) upon the earth and raised some of you above others in ranks so that He may test you in what He has given you." (Qur’an 6:165) As Oren Lyons affirmed, "Man sometimes thinks he’s been elevated to be the controller, the ruler, but he’s not. He’s only part of the whole. Man’s job is not to exploit, but to oversee, to be a steward. Man has responsibility, not power."
This stewardship demands non-harming and balance: "Monks were forbidden to cut or cause others to cut living plants, destroy seeds, or defile the fresh green grass." (The Buddha, Vinaya Piṭaka) "Do not cut the green trees, for they purify the air and provide rain." (Rig Veda) "When you besiege a city for many days to wage war against it to capture it, you shall not destroy its trees by wielding an ax against them." (Deuteronomy 20:19) "Do not commit abuse on the earth, spreading corruption after it has been set in order." (Qur’an 7:56) The Haudenosaunee Confederacy declared, "Haudenosaunee law acknowledges the land and living things, not as a resource or assets intended for the use and enjoyment of humans, but as vital parts of a larger circle of life, each entitled to respect and protection."
Stewardship extends to humanity itself: "Every human person, created in the image of God, has the natural right to be recognized as a free and responsible being." (Catechism of the Catholic Church 1738) "The universal destination of goods requires that the poor, the deprived, and the hungry have their basic needs met first." (Catechism of the Catholic Church 2408) "You are obligated to sustain yourself, your family, and others who are in need, and this is considered superior to all sacrifices." (Maimonides, Mishneh Torah, Laws of Charity 10:1) "Whoever has surplus water should give it to his brother." (Prophet Muhammad, Hadith, related by Muslim) As Martin Luther King, Jr. stated, "The curse of poverty has no justification in our age."
This duty is reciprocal: "Each person, human or no, is bound to every other in a reciprocal relationship. Just as all beings have a duty to me, I have a duty to them." (Robin Wall Kimmerer) "The duty of every householder is to worship the five elements (Pancha Mahabhutas) and respect them, thereby preserving the ecological balance." (Panchamahabhuta principle) "Maintain the balance of nature, for the health of the Earth is a reflection of the health of the spirit." (Modern Wiccan Tenet) Transito Araguaria emphasized, "The forest is our supermarket, our pharmacy, our university. It’s where we learn, where we live, where we die. We can’t live without it."
The land is not a commodity but a collective good: "The land was never divided, but belongs to all for the use of each." (Tecumseh) "My reason teaches me that land cannot be sold. The Great Spirit gave it to his children to live upon." (Black Hawk) "The land is not a commodity, it’s a collective good. We must defend it collectively, as a people, and not allow it to be exploited by individuals or corporations." (Transito Araguaria) Chief Crowfoot declared, "Our land is more valuable than your money. As long as the sun shines and the waters flow, this land will be here to give life to men and animals; therefore, we cannot sell this land."
Stewardship requires collective action: "May we unite in our hearts, unite in our voices, and unite in our minds to share a common purpose." (Rig Veda 10.191.4) "We need to live as the Buddha taught us to live, in peace and harmony with nature... unless we work together no solution can be found." (1996 Buddhist Statement on Ecology) "We need to rediscover our sense of community, our sense of shared responsibility, and our commitment to the land and to each other." (Taiaiake Alfred) As Selena Mills urged, "All we’re asking you to do is to remember, and remember with us," fostering a collective memory of responsibility to the land.
This duty is for future generations: "We do not inherit the Earth from our ancestors; we borrow it from our children." (Native American Proverb) "Among the nations of the Haudenosaunee is a core value called the Seventh Generation... the Seventh Generation value takes into consideration those who are not yet born but who will inherit the world." (Haudenosaunee Confederacy) "If the Final Hour comes while you have a sapling in your hand and it is possible to plant it before the Hour comes, you should plant it." (Prophet Muhammad, Hadith, related by Ahmad) Oren Lyons warned, "It seems that we are living in a time of prophesies, a time of definitions and decisions. We are the generations with the responsibility and option to choose the path of life with a future for our children."
Humanism reinforces this obligation: "We work to uphold the equal enjoyment of human rights and civil liberties in an open, secular society and maintain it is a civic duty to participate in the democratic process and a planetary duty to protect nature’s integrity, diversity, and beauty in a secure, sustainable manner." (Humanist Manifesto III) "A humanist approach to climate change requires a profound commitment to foresight and stewardship." (TheHumanist.com) Linda Hogan concluded, "Caretaking is the utmost spiritual and physical responsibility of our time, and perhaps that stewardship is finally our place in the web of life, our work, the solution to the mystery that we are."
"No man is as wise as Mother Earth. She has witnessed every human day, every human struggle, every human pain, and every human joy." (Anasazi Foundation) "To encounter the sacred is to be alive at the deepest center of human existence. Sacred places are the truest definitions of the earth; they stand for the earth immediately and forever; they are its flags and shields." (N. Scott Momaday) "Let us live in peace and harmony to keep the land and all life in balance." (Thomas Banyacya)
What is a Warrior and their role?
Warriors aren’t always bloodthirsty barbarians, as reformists and pacifists might claim; they are defenders of peace and innocence, doing what’s right regardless of law or popularity. They're willing to be uncomfortable, to sacrifice, and to be alone to defend and protect what is right. They are proactive and reactionary; Keyboard Warriors to Protestors to Soldiers, they're all Warriors.
A true warrior’s battle begins within: "The one who, having overcome the five hindrances, strides onward to enlightenment is called a warrior (sūra)." (The Buddha, Suttanipāta) "It is the mind that makes the body warrior or coward. One must become the victor of one’s own mind." (Adapted from Padmasambhava) "The real hero is the one who conquers his own mind, subdues his own anger, and establishes patience." (Buddhist masters) As the Buddha declared, "I am the all-conqueror, the all-knower, detached from all things, abandoning all, released in the destruction of craving." (Mahāsīhanāda Sutta) "Who is mighty (Gibor)? He who subdues his [evil] inclination." (Mishnah, Pirkei Avot 4:1) "He who is slow to anger is better than the mighty, and he who rules his spirit than he who takes a city." (Proverbs 16:32)
This inner victory defines the warrior’s character: "The true fighter is not the one who is strong in wrestling, but the one who controls himself when he is angry." (Prophet Muhammad, Hadith, related by Al-Bukhari and Muslim) "A true hero is one who conquers his anger and practices forgiveness." (Mahabharata) "The true warrior must be a student of both peace and conflict, knowing that control of the self precedes control of the sword." (General Hermetic/Philosophical Pagan Principle) "Do not go to the battlefield without first having mastered the battle in your own heart." (Eclectic Wisdom)
The warrior’s duty extends beyond self to service: "A natural born duty of the warrior is heroism, vigor, steadiness, ability, and not fleeing from the battlefield." (Bhagavad Gita 18.43) "The duty of the Kshatriya is to wield the rod of punishment so that the weak may not be oppressed by the strong." (Kautilya’s Arthashastra) "To keep one’s word is the honor of the warrior, and to protect the innocent is their ultimate duty." (Modern Celtic/Norse Pagan Interpretation) Sitting Bull redefined this role: "The warrior is not someone who fights, because no one has the right to take another life. The warrior, for us, is one who sacrifices himself for the good of others. His task is to take care of the elderly, the defenseless, those who cannot provide for themselves, and above all, the children, the future of humanity."
Warriors stand for justice, regardless of cost: "The best Jihād is a word of truth spoken to a tyrannical ruler." (Prophet Muhammad, Hadith, related by Abu Dawud) "If one of you sees an evil, let him change it with his hand; if he is unable to do so, then with his tongue; and if he is unable to do so, then with his heart." (Prophet Muhammad, Hadith) "Permission [to fight] has been given to those who are being fought, because they were wronged; and indeed, God is competent to give them victory." (Qur’an 22:39) As Martin Luther King, Jr. proclaimed, "The time is always right to do what is right," and "The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy."
The warrior’s strength is rooted in love and compassion: "The true warrior is the one who fights with love." (Gandhi) "The warrior’s heart is for humanity." (Nelson Mandela) "Warriors are those who stand for the oppressed." (Rigoberta Menchú) "A warrior is a protector of the weak." (Desmond Tutu) "The first duty of the one who seeks power is to ensure that power is tempered by wisdom and compassion." (Common Witches’ Circle Teaching) Dame Whina Cooper emphasized, "The true warrior understands and seizes the moment by giving an effort so intense and so intuitive that it could only be called one from the heart."
This calling transcends physical might: "Do not despise any man; do not be in a rage against any man; be a warrior of peace." (Rabbi Nachman of Breslov) "Put on the breastplate of righteousness, and your feet shod with the equipment of the gospel of peace." (Ephesians 6:14-15) "Fight the good fight of the faith; take hold of the eternal life, to which you were called." (1 Timothy 6:12) Humanism echoes this: "A humanist is someone who does the right thing even though she knows that no one is watching." (Dick McMahan) "Humanism is a philosophy of joyous service for the greater good of all humanity." (Linus Pauling)
Warriors emerge through selfless action: "Nobody asks to be a hero, it just sometimes turns out that way." (Black Hawk) "Get in good trouble, necessary trouble, and help redeem the soul of America." (John Lewis) "A genuine leader is not a searcher for consensus but a molder of consensus." (Martin Luther King, Jr.) Eddie Mabo declared, "A warrior is not a person that carries a gun. The biggest war you ever go through is right between your own ears," emphasizing the internal struggle for justice. "The warrior who trusts his path doesn’t need to prove the other wrong." (Michael Anderson)
The warrior’s legacy is service to the future: "The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically." (Martin Luther King, Jr.) "Success is not final, failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts." (Cathy Freeman) The warrior, in all forms, from keyboard activist to protester to soldier, embodies sacrifice and courage, proving that "the warrior for us is one who sacrifices himself for the good of others." (Sitting Bull)
Humanist is Altruism
Humanism transforms compassion into action for human welfare and dignity. By definition, humanism is:
Humanism (Noun): A form of collectivism and way of life centered on human interests, values, and well-being, especially a philosophy that usually rejects supernaturalism and stresses an individual's dignity and worth and capacity for self-realization through reason, logic, equity, egalitarianism, and naturalism, as opposed to religious dogma, supernaturalism, and other individual segregational and separatist, sectarian groupings.
At the heart of humanism lies compassion: "What is that one thing that, if you possess it, you will lead a happy life? It is compassion." (The Buddha, Saṃyutta Nikāya) "Just as I am so are they, just as they are so am I. Thus, identifying himself with others, the disciple should neither kill nor cause others to kill." (The Buddha, Sutta Nipāta) This empathy fuels altruism: "If you knew what I know about the power of giving, you would not let a single meal pass without sharing it in some way." (The Buddha) "The great man is he who does not lose his child’s heart." (Mencius) "Teach this triple truth to all: A generous heart, kind speech, and a life of service and compassion are the things which renew humanity." (The Buddha, attributed)
Selfless action defines true humanism: "You have a right to perform your prescribed duty, but you are not entitled to the fruits of action." (Bhagavad Gita 2.47) "That gift which is given with the thought that it is a duty to give, without expectation of return, and at the proper time and place, to a worthy person, is considered a purely Sattvic [good] gift." (Bhagavad Gita 17.20) "The best service is that which is rendered without thought of return." (Swami Vivekananda) "The highest religion is to not do any injury to any creature, and to constantly render benefit to others." (Mahabharata)
This duty to others is sacred: "You shall love your fellow as yourself." (Leviticus 19:17-18) "The world rests upon three things: upon Torah [study/wisdom], upon the Temple service [worship/principle], and upon acts of loving-kindness [altruism/humanism]." (Mishnah, Pirkei Avot 1:2) "Greater is one who performs charity/justice (Tzedakah) than one who performs sacrifices." (Talmud, Sukkah 49b) "Give with a cheerful heart, and let your eye not be stingy when you give." (Deuteronomy 15:10) "Who is honored? He who honors others." (Mishnah, Pirkei Avot 4:1)
Christianity echoes this call: "Whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me." (Matthew 25:40) "Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ." (Galatians 6:2) "So now faith, hope, and love abide, these three; but the greatest of these is love." (1 Corinthians 13:13) "The exercise of all the virtues is animated and inspired by charity; it is the bond of perfection and the form of the virtues." (Catechism of the Catholic Church 1827)
Islam reinforces altruistic giving: "They ask you, [O Muhammad], what they should spend; say, ‘Whatever you spend of good is for parents and relatives and orphans and the needy and the traveler.’" (Qur’an 2:215) "You cannot attain to righteousness unless you spend out of that which you love." (Qur’an 3:92) "Whoever removes a worldly grief from a believer, God will remove from him one of the griefs of the Day of Judgment." (Prophet Muhammad, Hadith, related by Muslim) Even a simple act matters: "Smiling in your brother’s face is an act of charity (Sadaqah)." (Prophet Muhammad, Hadith, related by At-Tirmidhi)
Pagan traditions affirm this ethos: "Do good to all your fellow men and women, for they are your brothers and sisters under the vast sky." (General Eclectic Pagan Ethical Mandate) "The wise witch is a healer of both the body and the society, ensuring all are well provided for." (Traditional Witchcraft Role) "We seek always to uphold the sacred and the beautiful, and that includes the inherent dignity of every human soul." (Modern Humanist Pagan Statement) "Do all things justly, and ensure that your hands are clean when you return to the circle of the community." (General Neo-Pagan Ethical Instruction)
Humanism synthesizes these spiritual values into a rational philosophy that prioritizes human welfare through reason and empathy.
This universal call to altruism finds a rational foundation in humanism, which prioritizes human welfare through reason and empathy. Humanism grounds these values in reason and empathy: "Humanists ground values in human welfare shaped by human circumstances, interests, and concerns and extended to the global ecosystem and beyond." (Humanist Manifesto III) "Humanism involves far more than the negation of supernaturalism. It requires an affirmative philosophy . . . translated into a life devoted to one’s own improvement and the service of all mankind." (Corliss Lamont) "Embracing the Light Triad means living with compassion, empathy, altruism, moral reasoning, and ethical behavior." (Personality Bytes)
At Kirk’s funeral, Steven Miller’s statement challenged the reformists and pacifists who label the fight against good and evil, light and dark, as a white supremacist trope, a stance that unwittingly perpetuates fascist, supremacist, sectarian, and identity-driven politics. To “measure twice, cut once,” this blog confronts these divisive ideologies with a call for disciplined, collective action. As Vladimir Lenin wrote in What Is to Be Done?, “An organization of revolutionaries must be first and foremost an organization of professional revolutionaries… Our fragmentation and our amateurism are an outright hindrance to this form of organisation… The only serious organisational principle for the active workers of our movement should be the strictest secrecy.” He warned, “The ‘dangerous class,’ the social scum, that passively rotting mass thrown off by the lowest layers of old society, may, here and there, be swept into the movement by a proletarian revolution; its conditions of life, however, prepare it far more for the part of a bribed tool of reactionary intrigue… Things reached such a pass that in several places the workers, because of our lack of stamina and ability to maintain secrecy, began to lose faith in the intelligentsia and to avoid them: The intellectuals, they said, are much too careless and lay themselves open to police raids!” Read What Is to Be Done? and The Communist Manifesto to understand the platforms we stand on and the tents we speak under.
As The Beatles sang, “When the broken-hearted people living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be… Let it be, let it be, let it be, let it be. Whisper words of wisdom, let it be.” The Bhagavad Gita’s teachings on Kāla, Karma, and Dharma, alongside Ecclesiastes (Chapter 3, Verses 1-8), remind us there is a time for speaking and a time for silent restraint. Yet, our loyalty must be to humanity and the planet, with allegiance to the innocent. We cannot unite if our loyalties lie with nations, constitutions, flags, economies, dollars, deities, sex, gender, ego, or any sectarian political identity—identity politics must be abolished. We are one people, in one international community, on one planet, with one voice; anything less has been our downfall. From the earliest tribes practicing primitive communism, humanity thrived in unity until, as Marx and Engels’ dialectical materialism explains, conditions led us astray. We cannot return to primitive communism, but we must advance to international communism, to a hive-mind collectivism that embraces our oneness and responsibility for each other and the Earth. Without this, we are doomed. Below, I explore this through seven philosophical sections, inviting you to join me in our collective oneness.
Defeating the darkness in the world.
Humanity has always struggled to defeat fascist, supremacist, and sectarian ideologies. When these are on the verge of defeat, passive approaches allow their return, leading to new crimes against humanity within decades to a century. Whether through exile, imprisonment, re-education, or stronger measures, perpetual force is needed to abolish this resistance.
"Not in the sky, not in the middle of the ocean, nor in entering the crevices of the mountains, is found that place on earth where standing one would be freed from an evil deed." (The Buddha, Dhammapada 127) Evil persists, inescapable without conscious effort, for "the unrighteous man perishes; the righteous man endures." (Yama-Smriti) Yet, the struggle begins within: "Though one should conquer a thousand thousand men in battle, yet he, indeed, is the noblest victor who would conquer himself." (The Buddha, Dhammapada 103) "A man should uplift himself by his own self; he should not degrade himself. For the self alone is the friend of the self, and the self alone is the enemy of the self." (Bhagavad Gita 6.5) This inner triumph is the foundation, as "the Self-controlled, tranquil mind attains happiness, while one who is full of desires, attached to the self, and egotistical courts misery." (Bhagavad Gita 2.66)
The darkness of hatred and ignorance cannot be fought with more of the same, for "hatred is never appeased by hatred in this world; it is appeased by non-hatred. This is the eternal law." (The Buddha, Dhammapada 5) Instead, "darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that." (Martin Luther King, Jr.) "Love is the only force capable of transforming an enemy into a friend." (Martin Luther King, Jr.) This transformative power is universal: "The way of the miracle-worker is to see all human behavior as one of two things: either love, or a call for love." (Marianne Williamson) "Love is a weapon of Light, and it has the power to eradicate all forms of darkness." (Aberjhani)
Knowledge and wisdom are the torches that dispel ignorance, for "a man should guide his actions by knowledge; the evil that proceeds from ignorance is a darkness that is dispelled only by knowledge." (Imam Ali, Nahj al-Balagha, Sayings) "A witch seeks wisdom in all things, for ignorance is the only true darkness." (Common Wiccan/Witchcraft Principle) As Malala Yousafzai declared, "One child, one teacher, one book, one pen can change the world," illuminating the path through education. This pursuit of truth is sacred: "Light is the symbol of truth." (Nelson Mandela, Mahatma Gandhi, Lech Wałęsa)
The divine reinforces this mission, as "whenever righteousness (Dharma) declines and unrighteousness (Adharma) is rampant, I manifest Myself." (Bhagavad Gita 4.7) "God is the Light of the heavens and the earth; His light is like a niche in which is a lamp, and the lamp is in a glass." (Qur’an 24:35) "They desire to extinguish God’s light with their mouths, but God will perfect His light, even though the disbelievers dislike it." (Qur’an 61:8) The promise is clear: "The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it." (John 1:5)
Humanity’s role is to embody this light through action: "A generous heart, kind speech, and a life of service and compassion are the things which renew humanity." (The Buddha, based on the Dīgha Nikāya) "Let there be beauty and strength, power and compassion, honor and humility, mirth and reverence within you." (The Charge of the Goddess) Such virtues guide us, for "the fruit of the light is found in all that is good and right and true." (Ephesians 5:9) "Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good." (Romans 12:21)
Indigenous wisdom reinforces this fight by rejecting the greed and hypocrisy that fuel divisive ideologies. The collective struggle demands resilience, as "a strong people is not afraid of change, for they are the ones who initiate change themselves." (Tekahionwake) Black Hawk rejected the darkness of hypocrisy and greed, stating, "We were becoming like them, hypocrites and liars, adulterers, lazy drones, all talkers, and no workers," choosing instead communal integrity. John Fire Lame Deer warned, "If this earth should ever be destroyed, it will be by desire, by the lust of pleasure and self-gratification, by greed of the green frog skin, by people who are mindful of their own self, forgetting about the wants of others." Yet, hope persists: "The world, you see, is happier after the terror of the storm." (Black Elk)
This battle is not passive but active: "The best struggle (Jihād) is the struggle against oneself for the sake of God." (Prophet Muhammad, Hadith, related by Al-Bayhaqi) "Therefore, put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground." (Ephesians 6:13) As Nick Estes proclaimed, "The cynical ‘celebration’ of Indigenous Peoples Day by a settler state backing another settler state’s genocide against Palestinians and Lebanese shows us nothing is sacred, not even our own survival, until we bury colonialism once and for all." The call is to choose life: "See, I have set before you today life and good, death and evil; therefore choose life, that you and your descendants may live." (Deuteronomy 30:15, 19)
Even a small effort can triumph, for "a small amount of light can dispel a great deal of darkness." (Rabbinic Teaching) "The way is not to fight the dark, but to bring the light of knowledge and harmony to the shadows." (General Pagan Axiom) "Hope is being able to see that there is light despite all of the darkness." (Desmond Tutu) The universe may be indifferent, but "there IS light in the world, and it is US!" (Eliezer Yudkowsky) "I salute the light within your eyes where the whole Universe dwells. For when you are at that center within you and I am that place within me, we shall be one." (Crazy Horse)
"Truth has come, and falsehood has vanished; indeed, falsehood is ever bound to vanish." (Qur’an 17:81) "There is no denying that there is evil in this world but the light will always conquer the darkness." (Cathy Freeman) "When the early morning sun breaks through the far side of the woods, the dark places are lighted and much healing takes place." (Red Deer Runs in Darkness) "May the stars carry your darkness away. May the flowers fill your heart with beauty. May hope forever wipe away your tears." (Chief Dan George) For "forward Walking choices are rewarded with consequences that light the way to peace, happiness, joy, comfort, knowledge, and wisdom." (Anasazi Foundation)
Human Collective Oneness
What is collectivism? Take a look at the definition:
Collectivism (Noun): The idea that the fundamental unit of the human species that lives, thinks, and acts towards common goals is not the individual but some group. Collectivism is not limited in size and can include the entirety of the human species, and the collective acts as a superorganism, separate from individuals and individual groups, finding its strength in unity.
The essence of humanity’s unity is rooted in a profound truth: "This is the supreme message of the Vedas: Ekam Sat Vipra Bahudha Vadanti—Truth is one, the wise speak of it in many ways." (Rig Veda 1.164.46) "No person or thing exists in isolation. Every being functions to create the environment that sustains all other existences." (Daisaku Ikeda, summarizing the Mahayana concept of Dependent Origination) As Black Elk articulated, "The first peace, which is the most important, is that which comes within the souls of people when they realize their relationship, their oneness with the universe and all its powers, and when they realize that at the center of the universe dwells the Great Spirit, and that this center is really everywhere. It is within each of us." This interconnectedness binds us: "Humankind has not woven the web of life. We are but one thread within it. Whatever we do to the web, we do to ourselves. All things are bound together. All things connect." (Chief Seattle)
This unity is divine and universal: "I am the thread that holds together all that is scattered throughout the universe, like pearls upon a string." (Bhagavad Gita 7.7) "Hark to the words of the Great Mother, She who of old was also called among men: 'All things exist from Me and to Me they shall return.'" (The Charge of the Goddess) "Know that all the Gods are one God, and all the Goddesses are one Goddess, and there is but one initiator." (Gerald Gardner) "We are all links in the Endless Chain of Being, and none of us is truly separate from the whole." (General Eclectic Pagan Principle)
From this oneness springs a call to compassion: "As a mother would protect her only son at the risk of her own life, even so, let him cultivate a boundless heart towards all beings." (The Buddha, Sutta Nipāta, Karuṇīya Metta Sutta 7) "However innumerable beings are, I vow to save them." (First of the Four Great Bodhisattva Vows, Mahayana Buddhism) "May all creatures be happy. May all beings be free from disease. May all see well-being. May no one suffer any pain." (Ancient Hindu Prayer, Sarve Bhavantu Sukhinah) This compassion extends to all: "For the liberal-minded, the entire world is a family." (Maha Upanishad 6.72, Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam) "He who sees all beings in his own Self and his own Self in all beings, he does not hate anyone." (Isha Upanishad 6)
The principle of oneness demands shared responsibility: "Therefore was but a single man created, to teach that whoever destroys a single life is considered by Scripture to have destroyed the entire world, and whoever saves a single life is considered by Scripture to have saved the entire world." (Mishnah, Sanhedrin 4:5) "All Israelites are responsible for one another." (Talmud, Shevuot 39a) "The Muslim community is like one body; if one part feels pain, the whole body feels pain." (Prophet Muhammad, Hadith, related by Al-Bukhari) "We are all responsible for the faults of others as a consequence of solidarity in the human race." (Catechism of the Catholic Church 1868) "O mankind, We have created you from a single male and female, and made you into peoples and tribes so that you may know one another." (Qur’an 49:13)
This unity transcends divisions: "There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is no male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus." (Galatians 3:28) "No Arab has any superiority over a non-Arab, nor a non-Arab over an Arab, except by piety and good action." (Prophet Muhammad, Farewell Sermon) "No one is born hating another person because of the color of his skin, or his background, or his religion." (Nelson Mandela) As Desmond Tutu affirmed, "My humanity is bound up in yours, for we can only be human together."
This interconnectedness calls for justice and equality: "Justice, justice shall you pursue, that you may live and possess the land." (Deuteronomy 16:20) "That which is hateful to you, do not do to your fellow; that is the whole Torah, while the rest is commentary." (Rabbi Hillel the Elder, Talmud, Shabbat 31a) "The Earth is the mother of all people, and all people should have equal rights upon it." (Chief Joseph of Nez Perce) The Haudenosaunee Confederacy envisioned, "We shall call each other Brother, as we are equal. In one canoe is our way of life, laws, and people. In the other is your ship with your laws, religion, and people. Our vessels will travel side by side down the river of life."
Collective action is essential for survival: "For tribal people, who see the world as a whole, the essence of our work is in its entirety. In a society where all are related, simple decisions require the approval of nearly everyone in that society. It is society as a whole, not merely a part of it, that must survive." (Rebecca Adamson) "Let us form one body, one heart, and defend to the last warrior our country, our homes, our liberty, and the graves of our fathers." (Tecumseh) "Although we are in different boats, you in your boat and we in our canoe, we share the same river of life." (Oren Lyons)
This universal oneness finds expression in humanism, which grounds collective responsibility in reason and empathy. Humanism echoes this call: "We are committed to treating each person as having inherent worth and dignity, and to making informed choices in a context of freedom consonant with responsibility." (Humanist Manifesto III) "Humanism is a rational philosophy informed by science, inspired by art, and motivated by compassion." (American Humanist Association) "We are caught in an inescapable network of mutuality, tied in a single garment of destiny. Whatever affects one directly, affects all indirectly." (Martin Luther King, Jr.) "In all things that are purely social we can be as separate as the fingers, yet one as the hand in all things essential to mutual progress." (Booker T. Washington)
The vision of oneness is a path to peace: "The well-being of mankind, its peace and security, are unattainable unless and until its unity is firmly established." (Eddie Mabo) "The oneness of humanity is the key to peace." (Bahá’í International Community) "We are all children of the same Mother Earth, and we must live together as one family." (Tekahionwake) "As Native Americans, we believe the Rainbow is a sign from the Spirit in all things: It is a sign of the union of all people, like one big family. The unity of all humanity, many tribes and peoples, is essential." (Thomas Banyacya) "May you become as the waves of one sea, stars of the same heaven, fruits adorning the same tree, roses of one garden in order that through you the oneness of humanity may establish its temple in the world of mankind." (Dame Whina Cooper)
"We are here to awaken from our illusion of separateness." (Thich Nhat Hanh) "I salute the light within your eyes where the whole Universe dwells. For when you are at that center within you and I am that place within me, we shall be one." (Crazy Horse) "If we could but recognize our common humanity, that we do belong together, that our destinies are bound up in one another’s, that we can be free only together, that we can be human only together, then a glorious world would come into being where all of us lived harmoniously together as members of one family, the human family." (Michael Anderson)
Humanities Obligatory Stewardship of Humanity and the Planet.
Responsibility and accountability are needed to defeat divisive ideologies and oppressive systems. Society must be rehabilitated to embrace both, pushing past current conditions to what must be.
The Earth is a sacred trust, for "the earth is home to living beings; equal and impartial to the moving and unmoving. Thus spoke the Buddha in truthful voice, with the great earth for witness." (Attributed to the Buddha) "The earth does not belong to man. Man belongs to the earth. All things are connected like the blood that unites us all. Man did not weave the web of life. He is merely a strand in it. Whatever he does to the web, he does to himself." (Chief Seattle) This interconnectedness is divine: "The Earth is not merely a resource; She is the living Goddess, and we are Her children and caretakers." (Druidic and Eclectic Pagan Axiom) "For the land is Mine; you are but tenants and sojourners with Me." (Leviticus 25:23)
Humanity’s role is clear: "And the Lord God took the man and put him into the Garden of Eden to work it and to guard it." (Genesis 2:15) "The earth is the home of all, and we should protect it as a mother protects her child." (Atharva Veda, adapted from Prithvi Sukta) "It is He who has made you successors (Khalā’if) upon the earth and raised some of you above others in ranks so that He may test you in what He has given you." (Qur’an 6:165) As Oren Lyons affirmed, "Man sometimes thinks he’s been elevated to be the controller, the ruler, but he’s not. He’s only part of the whole. Man’s job is not to exploit, but to oversee, to be a steward. Man has responsibility, not power."
This stewardship demands non-harming and balance: "Monks were forbidden to cut or cause others to cut living plants, destroy seeds, or defile the fresh green grass." (The Buddha, Vinaya Piṭaka) "Do not cut the green trees, for they purify the air and provide rain." (Rig Veda) "When you besiege a city for many days to wage war against it to capture it, you shall not destroy its trees by wielding an ax against them." (Deuteronomy 20:19) "Do not commit abuse on the earth, spreading corruption after it has been set in order." (Qur’an 7:56) The Haudenosaunee Confederacy declared, "Haudenosaunee law acknowledges the land and living things, not as a resource or assets intended for the use and enjoyment of humans, but as vital parts of a larger circle of life, each entitled to respect and protection."
Stewardship extends to humanity itself: "Every human person, created in the image of God, has the natural right to be recognized as a free and responsible being." (Catechism of the Catholic Church 1738) "The universal destination of goods requires that the poor, the deprived, and the hungry have their basic needs met first." (Catechism of the Catholic Church 2408) "You are obligated to sustain yourself, your family, and others who are in need, and this is considered superior to all sacrifices." (Maimonides, Mishneh Torah, Laws of Charity 10:1) "Whoever has surplus water should give it to his brother." (Prophet Muhammad, Hadith, related by Muslim) As Martin Luther King, Jr. stated, "The curse of poverty has no justification in our age."
This duty is reciprocal: "Each person, human or no, is bound to every other in a reciprocal relationship. Just as all beings have a duty to me, I have a duty to them." (Robin Wall Kimmerer) "The duty of every householder is to worship the five elements (Pancha Mahabhutas) and respect them, thereby preserving the ecological balance." (Panchamahabhuta principle) "Maintain the balance of nature, for the health of the Earth is a reflection of the health of the spirit." (Modern Wiccan Tenet) Transito Araguaria emphasized, "The forest is our supermarket, our pharmacy, our university. It’s where we learn, where we live, where we die. We can’t live without it."
The land is not a commodity but a collective good: "The land was never divided, but belongs to all for the use of each." (Tecumseh) "My reason teaches me that land cannot be sold. The Great Spirit gave it to his children to live upon." (Black Hawk) "The land is not a commodity, it’s a collective good. We must defend it collectively, as a people, and not allow it to be exploited by individuals or corporations." (Transito Araguaria) Chief Crowfoot declared, "Our land is more valuable than your money. As long as the sun shines and the waters flow, this land will be here to give life to men and animals; therefore, we cannot sell this land."
Stewardship requires collective action: "May we unite in our hearts, unite in our voices, and unite in our minds to share a common purpose." (Rig Veda 10.191.4) "We need to live as the Buddha taught us to live, in peace and harmony with nature... unless we work together no solution can be found." (1996 Buddhist Statement on Ecology) "We need to rediscover our sense of community, our sense of shared responsibility, and our commitment to the land and to each other." (Taiaiake Alfred) As Selena Mills urged, "All we’re asking you to do is to remember, and remember with us," fostering a collective memory of responsibility to the land.
This duty is for future generations: "We do not inherit the Earth from our ancestors; we borrow it from our children." (Native American Proverb) "Among the nations of the Haudenosaunee is a core value called the Seventh Generation... the Seventh Generation value takes into consideration those who are not yet born but who will inherit the world." (Haudenosaunee Confederacy) "If the Final Hour comes while you have a sapling in your hand and it is possible to plant it before the Hour comes, you should plant it." (Prophet Muhammad, Hadith, related by Ahmad) Oren Lyons warned, "It seems that we are living in a time of prophesies, a time of definitions and decisions. We are the generations with the responsibility and option to choose the path of life with a future for our children."
Humanism reinforces this obligation: "We work to uphold the equal enjoyment of human rights and civil liberties in an open, secular society and maintain it is a civic duty to participate in the democratic process and a planetary duty to protect nature’s integrity, diversity, and beauty in a secure, sustainable manner." (Humanist Manifesto III) "A humanist approach to climate change requires a profound commitment to foresight and stewardship." (TheHumanist.com) Linda Hogan concluded, "Caretaking is the utmost spiritual and physical responsibility of our time, and perhaps that stewardship is finally our place in the web of life, our work, the solution to the mystery that we are."
"No man is as wise as Mother Earth. She has witnessed every human day, every human struggle, every human pain, and every human joy." (Anasazi Foundation) "To encounter the sacred is to be alive at the deepest center of human existence. Sacred places are the truest definitions of the earth; they stand for the earth immediately and forever; they are its flags and shields." (N. Scott Momaday) "Let us live in peace and harmony to keep the land and all life in balance." (Thomas Banyacya)
What is a Warrior and their role?
Warriors aren’t always bloodthirsty barbarians, as reformists and pacifists might claim; they are defenders of peace and innocence, doing what’s right regardless of law or popularity. They're willing to be uncomfortable, to sacrifice, and to be alone to defend and protect what is right. They are proactive and reactionary; Keyboard Warriors to Protestors to Soldiers, they're all Warriors.
A true warrior’s battle begins within: "The one who, having overcome the five hindrances, strides onward to enlightenment is called a warrior (sūra)." (The Buddha, Suttanipāta) "It is the mind that makes the body warrior or coward. One must become the victor of one’s own mind." (Adapted from Padmasambhava) "The real hero is the one who conquers his own mind, subdues his own anger, and establishes patience." (Buddhist masters) As the Buddha declared, "I am the all-conqueror, the all-knower, detached from all things, abandoning all, released in the destruction of craving." (Mahāsīhanāda Sutta) "Who is mighty (Gibor)? He who subdues his [evil] inclination." (Mishnah, Pirkei Avot 4:1) "He who is slow to anger is better than the mighty, and he who rules his spirit than he who takes a city." (Proverbs 16:32)
This inner victory defines the warrior’s character: "The true fighter is not the one who is strong in wrestling, but the one who controls himself when he is angry." (Prophet Muhammad, Hadith, related by Al-Bukhari and Muslim) "A true hero is one who conquers his anger and practices forgiveness." (Mahabharata) "The true warrior must be a student of both peace and conflict, knowing that control of the self precedes control of the sword." (General Hermetic/Philosophical Pagan Principle) "Do not go to the battlefield without first having mastered the battle in your own heart." (Eclectic Wisdom)
The warrior’s duty extends beyond self to service: "A natural born duty of the warrior is heroism, vigor, steadiness, ability, and not fleeing from the battlefield." (Bhagavad Gita 18.43) "The duty of the Kshatriya is to wield the rod of punishment so that the weak may not be oppressed by the strong." (Kautilya’s Arthashastra) "To keep one’s word is the honor of the warrior, and to protect the innocent is their ultimate duty." (Modern Celtic/Norse Pagan Interpretation) Sitting Bull redefined this role: "The warrior is not someone who fights, because no one has the right to take another life. The warrior, for us, is one who sacrifices himself for the good of others. His task is to take care of the elderly, the defenseless, those who cannot provide for themselves, and above all, the children, the future of humanity."
Warriors stand for justice, regardless of cost: "The best Jihād is a word of truth spoken to a tyrannical ruler." (Prophet Muhammad, Hadith, related by Abu Dawud) "If one of you sees an evil, let him change it with his hand; if he is unable to do so, then with his tongue; and if he is unable to do so, then with his heart." (Prophet Muhammad, Hadith) "Permission [to fight] has been given to those who are being fought, because they were wronged; and indeed, God is competent to give them victory." (Qur’an 22:39) As Martin Luther King, Jr. proclaimed, "The time is always right to do what is right," and "The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy."
The warrior’s strength is rooted in love and compassion: "The true warrior is the one who fights with love." (Gandhi) "The warrior’s heart is for humanity." (Nelson Mandela) "Warriors are those who stand for the oppressed." (Rigoberta Menchú) "A warrior is a protector of the weak." (Desmond Tutu) "The first duty of the one who seeks power is to ensure that power is tempered by wisdom and compassion." (Common Witches’ Circle Teaching) Dame Whina Cooper emphasized, "The true warrior understands and seizes the moment by giving an effort so intense and so intuitive that it could only be called one from the heart."
This calling transcends physical might: "Do not despise any man; do not be in a rage against any man; be a warrior of peace." (Rabbi Nachman of Breslov) "Put on the breastplate of righteousness, and your feet shod with the equipment of the gospel of peace." (Ephesians 6:14-15) "Fight the good fight of the faith; take hold of the eternal life, to which you were called." (1 Timothy 6:12) Humanism echoes this: "A humanist is someone who does the right thing even though she knows that no one is watching." (Dick McMahan) "Humanism is a philosophy of joyous service for the greater good of all humanity." (Linus Pauling)
Warriors emerge through selfless action: "Nobody asks to be a hero, it just sometimes turns out that way." (Black Hawk) "Get in good trouble, necessary trouble, and help redeem the soul of America." (John Lewis) "A genuine leader is not a searcher for consensus but a molder of consensus." (Martin Luther King, Jr.) Eddie Mabo declared, "A warrior is not a person that carries a gun. The biggest war you ever go through is right between your own ears," emphasizing the internal struggle for justice. "The warrior who trusts his path doesn’t need to prove the other wrong." (Michael Anderson)
The warrior’s legacy is service to the future: "The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically." (Martin Luther King, Jr.) "Success is not final, failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts." (Cathy Freeman) The warrior, in all forms, from keyboard activist to protester to soldier, embodies sacrifice and courage, proving that "the warrior for us is one who sacrifices himself for the good of others." (Sitting Bull)
Humanist is Altruism
Humanism transforms compassion into action for human welfare and dignity. By definition, humanism is:
Humanism (Noun): A form of collectivism and way of life centered on human interests, values, and well-being, especially a philosophy that usually rejects supernaturalism and stresses an individual's dignity and worth and capacity for self-realization through reason, logic, equity, egalitarianism, and naturalism, as opposed to religious dogma, supernaturalism, and other individual segregational and separatist, sectarian groupings.
At the heart of humanism lies compassion: "What is that one thing that, if you possess it, you will lead a happy life? It is compassion." (The Buddha, Saṃyutta Nikāya) "Just as I am so are they, just as they are so am I. Thus, identifying himself with others, the disciple should neither kill nor cause others to kill." (The Buddha, Sutta Nipāta) This empathy fuels altruism: "If you knew what I know about the power of giving, you would not let a single meal pass without sharing it in some way." (The Buddha) "The great man is he who does not lose his child’s heart." (Mencius) "Teach this triple truth to all: A generous heart, kind speech, and a life of service and compassion are the things which renew humanity." (The Buddha, attributed)
Selfless action defines true humanism: "You have a right to perform your prescribed duty, but you are not entitled to the fruits of action." (Bhagavad Gita 2.47) "That gift which is given with the thought that it is a duty to give, without expectation of return, and at the proper time and place, to a worthy person, is considered a purely Sattvic [good] gift." (Bhagavad Gita 17.20) "The best service is that which is rendered without thought of return." (Swami Vivekananda) "The highest religion is to not do any injury to any creature, and to constantly render benefit to others." (Mahabharata)
This duty to others is sacred: "You shall love your fellow as yourself." (Leviticus 19:17-18) "The world rests upon three things: upon Torah [study/wisdom], upon the Temple service [worship/principle], and upon acts of loving-kindness [altruism/humanism]." (Mishnah, Pirkei Avot 1:2) "Greater is one who performs charity/justice (Tzedakah) than one who performs sacrifices." (Talmud, Sukkah 49b) "Give with a cheerful heart, and let your eye not be stingy when you give." (Deuteronomy 15:10) "Who is honored? He who honors others." (Mishnah, Pirkei Avot 4:1)
Christianity echoes this call: "Whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me." (Matthew 25:40) "Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ." (Galatians 6:2) "So now faith, hope, and love abide, these three; but the greatest of these is love." (1 Corinthians 13:13) "The exercise of all the virtues is animated and inspired by charity; it is the bond of perfection and the form of the virtues." (Catechism of the Catholic Church 1827)
Islam reinforces altruistic giving: "They ask you, [O Muhammad], what they should spend; say, ‘Whatever you spend of good is for parents and relatives and orphans and the needy and the traveler.’" (Qur’an 2:215) "You cannot attain to righteousness unless you spend out of that which you love." (Qur’an 3:92) "Whoever removes a worldly grief from a believer, God will remove from him one of the griefs of the Day of Judgment." (Prophet Muhammad, Hadith, related by Muslim) Even a simple act matters: "Smiling in your brother’s face is an act of charity (Sadaqah)." (Prophet Muhammad, Hadith, related by At-Tirmidhi)
Pagan traditions affirm this ethos: "Do good to all your fellow men and women, for they are your brothers and sisters under the vast sky." (General Eclectic Pagan Ethical Mandate) "The wise witch is a healer of both the body and the society, ensuring all are well provided for." (Traditional Witchcraft Role) "We seek always to uphold the sacred and the beautiful, and that includes the inherent dignity of every human soul." (Modern Humanist Pagan Statement) "Do all things justly, and ensure that your hands are clean when you return to the circle of the community." (General Neo-Pagan Ethical Instruction)
Humanism synthesizes these spiritual values into a rational philosophy that prioritizes human welfare through reason and empathy.
This universal call to altruism finds a rational foundation in humanism, which prioritizes human welfare through reason and empathy. Humanism grounds these values in reason and empathy: "Humanists ground values in human welfare shaped by human circumstances, interests, and concerns and extended to the global ecosystem and beyond." (Humanist Manifesto III) "Humanism involves far more than the negation of supernaturalism. It requires an affirmative philosophy . . . translated into a life devoted to one’s own improvement and the service of all mankind." (Corliss Lamont) "Embracing the Light Triad means living with compassion, empathy, altruism, moral reasoning, and ethical behavior." (Personality Bytes)
Religious creators took universal compassion and added gods to manipulate the masses, and historically, fascists and other right-wing dictators and tyrants took the tool of religion to violate humanity. And then, the corrupt took the religious cardinal vices and made them virtues under capitalism. Even religious text, built on stolen humanist values, show compassion’s universal truth, without needing deities. Religion is a tool, a double-edged sword, crafted from philosophy, that's impact depends on who is wielding it. The philosophical views can be sound without the supernatural hogwash that was added to answer the simple and uneducated's questions, while giving groups of humans power.
Altruism demands action against injustice: "Every man must decide whether he will walk in the light of creative altruism or in the darkness of destructive selfishness." (Martin Luther King, Jr.) "True compassion is more than flinging a coin to a beggar; it comes to see that an edifice which produces beggars needs restructuring." (Martin Luther King, Jr.) "Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, ‘What are you doing for others?’" (Martin Luther King, Jr.) As Wilma Mankiller stated, "Everybody is sitting around saying, ‘Well, jeez, we need somebody to solve this problem of bias.’ That somebody is us. We all have to try to figure out a better way to get along."
Indigenous voices emphasize collective care: "The warrior for us is one who sacrifices himself for the good of others. His task is to take care of the elderly, the defenseless, those who cannot provide for themselves, and, above all, the children, the future of humanity." (Sitting Bull) "When someone was so poor that he couldn’t afford a horse, a tent or a blanket, he would, in that case, receive it all as a gift." (John Fire Lame Deer) "Kinship with all creatures of the earth, sky, and water was a real and active principle." (Luther Standing Bear) Black Hawk declared, "He feels for his wife, his children and friends. But he does not care for himself. He cares for his nation and the Indians."
This commitment transforms the world: "Altruism is the mark of true humanity." (Rigoberta Menchú) "Humanism means serving the people." (Nelson Mandela) "The path of the warrior is one of selflessness." (Gandhi) Q’orianka Kilcher reflected, "The things I do, I do from the heart and out of love and respect for our planet and all living things. And I draw my courage from my love for justice and truth, and I calm my fears by comforting those who are more scared than me. And I try to do my best to make the world a better place, one small action at a time, as good as I can." She added, "I hope to contribute to a global warming of hearts and a climate change in human consciousness."
"The most fulfilled people are the ones who get up every morning and stand for something larger than themselves." (Wilma Mankiller) "The reward for public life is public progress." (Noel Pearson) "I want to be a positive role model, especially for kids and Aboriginal people." (Cathy Freeman) As Chief Crowfoot urged, "Be good to each other," ensuring that through altruism, "the well-being of the coven/circle is the well-being of the individual, and the strength of the collective is the ultimate defense." (Coven Organizational Principle)
Staying True to Principles
Staying true to principles is staying true to morals and character. It's called having integrity. Those with willingness to sacrifice principles, stand for nothing and are easily compromised. This is why temporary alliances and terms must be agreed upon. Marx's unified front cannot be reached without this communication. And anarchist, communist, socialist history shows that once the alliance has reached its goal, one group always turns in the others out of both necessity and opportunity. The necessity would be there but the opportunity would be abolished if people had communicated. Integrity is crucial to resist fascist, supremacist, and sectarian ideologies, which exploit compromised principles to perpetuate division.
Integrity begins with inner resolve: "As a solid rock is not shaken by the wind, even so the wise remain unshaken by praise or blame." (The Buddha, Dhammapada 81) "Be lamps unto yourselves. Rely on yourselves, and do not rely on external help." (The Buddha, Mahāparinibbāna Sutta) "Work out your own salvation with diligence. This is my last instruction to you." (The Buddha, Mahāparinibbāna Sutta) This steadfastness is universal: "I have set the Lord always before me; because He is at my right hand, I shall not be moved." (Psalm 16:8) "What you seek is within you; trust in your own sacred law and be true to it." (General Neopagan Guidance) "The integrity of the self is the vessel through which the Gods may speak." (Modern Eclectic Principle) As Four Guns stated, "The Indian needs no writings; words that are true sink deep into his heart where they remain in silence."
Principles demand unwavering commitment, even in adversity: "It is better to discharge one’s prescribed duties, even though faultily, than another’s duties perfectly." (Bhagavad Gita 3.35) "The righteous do not waver from their path, even in the face of death or great danger." (Hitopadesha) "Do not move away from the thing that I have commanded you today, to the right or to the left." (Deuteronomy 28:14) "So be steadfast as you have been commanded, [you] and those who have turned back with you, and do not transgress." (Qur’an 11:112) "Hold on to what you believe, even if it’s a tree that stands by itself." (Crowfoot) The Haudenosaunee Confederacy emphasized, "In all your acts, self interest shall be cast away. Look and listen for the welfare of the whole people, and have always in view not only the present, but of the coming generations."
Truth is the cornerstone of integrity: "The seal of God is truth (Emet)." (Talmud, Shabbat 55a) "A person who clings to the principle of truth is considered as if they have offered up a sacrifice." (Talmud, Menachot 110a) "Let your ‘Yes’ be ‘Yes,’ and your ‘No’ be ‘No,’ for whatever is more than these is from the evil one." (Matthew 5:37) "Know that the truth changes not with the turning of the mundane world." (General Principle) "Just as a snake sheds its skin, we must shed our past over and over again." (The Buddha) Black Hawk reflected, "I got my best foot forward onto greener grass cause there ain’t no future living in the past," urging a forward-looking adherence to truth.
Resisting worldly pressures preserves principles: "Just as a mighty rock is unshaken, the wise are not moved by the eight worldly conditions [gain/loss, fame/disgrace, praise/blame, pleasure/pain]." (The Buddha) "Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God." (Romans 12:2) "In the face of the mundane, hold fast to the wonder and the wisdom that the mysteries have revealed." (Esoteric Witchcraft Admonition) Luther Standing Bear declared, "Out of the Indian approach to life there came a great freedom, an intense and absorbing respect for life, enriching faith in a Supreme Power and principles of truth, honesty, generosity, equity, and brotherhood as a guide to mundane relations."
Justice demands principled action: "Do not let the enmity of a people lead you to be unjust; be just, for that is nearer to piety." (Qur’an 5:8) "The Muslim is the one from whose tongue and hand the people are safe." (Prophet Muhammad, Hadith) "Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied." (Matthew 5:6) "A man who is firmly established in non-violence, to him all beings cease to be hostile." (Patañjali’s Yoga Sutras 2.35) Martin Luther King, Jr. proclaimed, "There comes a time when one must take a position that is neither safe nor politic nor popular, but he must take it because conscience tells him it is right." "Nothing in the world is more dangerous than sincere ignorance and conscientious stupidity." (Martin Luther King, Jr.)
Principles guide collective service and unity: "Live and let live, fairly take and fairly give." (The Wiccan Rede) Tecumseh urged, "Love your life, perfect your life, beautify all things in your life. Seek to make your life long and its purpose in the service of your people." Black Elk declared, "You must do your duty and perform this vision for your people upon earth." Crazy Horse emphasized, "A very great vision is needed, and the man who has it must follow it as the eagle seeks the deepest blue of the sky." Eddie Mabo stated, "For real change to occur, people must have courage to challenge what is ‘true’ and make room for new rules," highlighting the need for principled communication to sustain alliances.
Staying true to principles fosters peace and progress: "Stay true to your principles, even in the face of death." (Nelson Mandela) "The principles of justice must guide us always." (Rigoberta Menchú) "Hold fast to your truth." (Gandhi) "True to our values, we fight on." (Malala Yousafzai) "Principles are the foundation of peace." (Dalai Lama) Cathy Freeman affirmed, "It is in the way we handle challenges, treat others kindly, and stay true to our principles that we truly find success." Humanism reinforces this: "The first principle of democratic secular humanism is its commitment to free inquiry." (A Secular Humanist Declaration) "…one ought always to ask oneself what would happen if everyone did as one is doing; nor can one escape from that disturbing thought except by a kind of self-deception." (Jean-Paul Sartre)
Integrity ensures a legacy for future generations: "Stand firm in your convictions, for they are your greatest strength." (Michael Anderson) "Hold on to what you must do, even if it’s a long way from here." (Crowfoot) Dame Whina Cooper noted, "Has a people … anything more dear than the language of their fathers? In it lives its entire wealth of thoughts about tradition, history, religion and principles of life, all its heart and soul." The Native American proverb concludes, "The attitude of our leaders will be the attitude of the people," underscoring that principled leadership, rooted in clear communication, prevents betrayal and builds a unified front for justice and peace. However, religion as we know leads to division and supremacy; as it has been tool for hate and evil throughout history. Knowing this, Integrity requires rejecting divisive religious dogmas, as humanism teaches and "Humanists find that science is the best method for determining this knowledge as well as for solving problems and developing beneficial technologies." – Humanist Manifesto III.
On Socialism/Communism
What is communism, by definition, Communism (Noun): A system of social organization based on the holding of all property in common, with actual ownership ascribed to the community as a whole. It is characterized by a classless society, a transitional stateless process, and the equal distribution of economic goods. It is to be achieved by revolutionary and dictatorial collectivism, rather than gradualistic means. The ultimate and final form of humanism.
In the 21st century, communism can now only truly function via a hive-mind due to the capitalist indoctrination that has infected every aspect of humanity, culture, religion, and individualism alike, uniting humanity in a shared, classless vision.
The foundation of socialism and communism lies in communal sharing: "Monks, if people knew, as I know, the ripening of sharing gifts, they would not enjoy their use without sharing them, nor would the taint of stinginess stand obsessing the heart." (The Buddha, Aṅguttara Nikāya) "To live a pure unselfish life, one must count nothing as one’s own in the midst of abundance." (The Buddha, attributed) "All are entitled to enjoy the fruits of their actions, but no single individual should appropriate the resources needed by all." (Isha Upanishad 1) "Covet not the wealth of others, for the earth belongs to all beings in common." (Isha Upanishad 1) "No one should be deprived of their sustenance, nor should one hoard what should be shared with the community." (Yajur Veda, paraphrased)
This ethos rejects greed and private ownership: "The wise declare that all the creatures of the earth thrive best when they live and share together in a spirit of sacrifice, without grasping." (Bhagavad Gita 3.10-13) "Woe to every slanderer and backbiter who amasses wealth and counts it, thinking that his wealth will make him immortal." (Qur’an 104:1-3) "So that [wealth] does not circulate solely among the rich from among you." (Qur’an 59:7) "Whoever has two surplus garments should give one to him who has none, and whoever has surplus food should give it to him who has no food." (Prophet Muhammad, Hadith, related by Muslim) John Fire Lame Deer reflected, "We were too uncivilized to set much value on personal belongings. We wanted to have things only in order to give them away. We had no money, and therefore a man’s worth couldn’t be measured by it."
Communal responsibility is a sacred duty: "When you reap the harvest of your land, you shall not reap all the way to the edges of your field, nor shall you gather the gleanings of your harvest; you shall leave them for the poor and the stranger." (Leviticus 23:22) "No one should take from the communal resources for his own consumption while ignoring the needs of the others." (Talmud, Bava Batra 8a) "The principle is: all are responsible to contribute to the maintenance of the community’s assets." (Talmud, Bava Metzia 108a) "The right to private property is subordinate to the right to common use [universal destination of goods], to the fact that goods are originally meant for all." (Catechism of the Catholic Church 2403) "There is an obligation to provide every member of society with the indispensable minimum for a truly human life." (Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the Church 386)
Indigenous wisdom aligns with these principles: "All red races are born Socialists, and most tribes carry out the communistic ideas to the letter. Amongst the Iroquois, it is considered disgraceful to have food if your neighbor has none." (Tekahionwake) "When someone was so poor that he couldn’t afford a horse, a tent or a blanket, he would, in that case, receive it all as a gift." (Native American Proverb) Rebecca Adamson stated, "What made traditional economies so radically different and so very fundamentally dangerous to Western economies were the traditional principles of prosperity of Creation versus scarcity of resources, of sharing and distribution versus accumulation and greed, of kinship usage rights versus individual exclusive ownership rights, and of sustainability versus growth."
Socialism and communism aim for systemic justice: "Call it democracy, or call it democratic socialism, but there must be a better distribution of wealth within this country for all God’s children." (Martin Luther King, Jr.) "Something is wrong with capitalism." (Martin Luther King, Jr.) "Socialism is the only way to achieve true justice." (Che Guevara) "Communism is the path to equality for all." (Fidel Castro) Transito Araguaria declared, "I joined the Communist party because of poverty, because of mistreatment, because things had to change. I was a leader. Speaking to people made them see our sorrows." Nick Estes asserted, "Communism is the Horizon, Queer Indigenous Feminism is the Way," envisioning communism as a liberatory goal.
This vision requires collective action: "You are not an observer, you are a participant. The whole cosmos is a co-creator with you." (Thich Nhat Hanh) "The community is established only through justice and equality in the distribution of its shared burdens and benefits." (Rabbinic Teaching) "The great workings of magic require the equal contribution of all members in the circle." (Common Ritual Principle) "May our basket always be full, and may none go hungry from our fireside." (Traditional Blessing/Prayer) Thomas Banyacya urged, "Man must learn to serve man and share freely from now on. We must bring back the level of life where land is free, water is free, there are no boundaries and there is freedom of spiritual understanding."
A hive-mind approach counters capitalist indoctrination: "The only true wealth is the health of the community and the richness of the Earth." (Modern Ecological Pagan Principle) Rebecca Adamson emphasized, "We have to begin to ask how we measure our economy based on the well-being of society. Not on GDP. Not on profit margins. But on the well-being of all of us. Those are principles that come out of the way an ecosystem is inter-related." Igor Shafarevich noted, "Socialist principles were clearly expressed in the structure of the Inca state: the almost complete absence of private property, in particular of private land; absence of money and trade; the complete elimination of private initiative from all economic activities." This collective mindset aligns with the Dalai Lama’s view: "We need to employ a secular approach to ethics, secular in the Indian sense of respecting all religious traditions and even the views of non-believers in an unbiased way."
Socialism and its advanced form, communism embody humanism’s highest form: "Ours is a truly multicultural society and should be united as such." (Cathy Freeman) "Works two ways Eddie. Now we help you blokes by helping our own, and uh vicky versa." (Eddie Mabo) "The warrior for us is one who sacrifices himself for the good of others. His task is to take care of the elderly, the defenseless, those who cannot provide for themselves, and, above all, the children, the future of humanity." (Sitting Bull) As Martin Luther King, Jr. envisioned, "Capitalism forgets that life is social, and the kingdom of brotherhood is found neither in the thesis of communism nor the antithesis of capitalism, but in a higher synthesis," pointing to a collective, equitable future where principles of sharing and justice prevail.
Outra
To defeat fascism, supremacy, sectarianism, and identity politics, humanity must unite as one global community. Through a hive-mind commitment to justice, compassion, and stewardship, we reject capitalist individualism and it's usung cardinal vices as virtues; we embrace international communism and democratic centralist to its ultimate form for efficiency and effectiveness. These seven rules should be implemented to guide us in dismantling oppressive systems and to build a future of truth, equality, and solidarity:
Rule One: Absolutely no environmental or human rights violations are
acceptable. Humanity as a whole comes before the individual, with no
exceptions and no excuses.
Rule Two: Anything, including private property, that violates Rule One
must be heavily regulated or abolished.
Rule Three: Upholding humanitarianism, humanism, social responsibility,
personal accountability, communalism, and collectivism is mandatory.
Rule Four: Progress in science and technology must not be hindered
unless it violates Rule One.
Rule Five: Assistance will be provided to everyone, irrespective of their
responsibility level, as they are part of our global community.
Rule Six: Emergency decisions will be made decisively to prevent loss of
human life or environmental damage. All other decisions will be done
through democratic discussions and process. Once a decision is made it
will be carried out quickly and meticulously for optimal efficiency.
Rule Seven: There will be no compromises to the above Six rules for any
reason, including faith, religion, political ideology, gender, sex, sexual
orientation, education level, career, nationality, ethnicity, individual
liberties, and freedoms. And Rule Two applies universally.
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Lal salam, Ubuntu, Félagskapr, One Voice, Ke Dóó Hózhóôuitü, Ohana-Hive Mana'o, Dekhbhaal, and Yili Xing.
Per sanguinem et iurgia, gladium et catenas aufer; percute deos ac dominos. Tutus in undis inter chaos, ultraquod est trudas oportet ad quod debet esse. Unus populus unitum, cum obligatoriae villicationis erga homines et planetas, per nos, alveare mentis.
(Revolutionary greetings, I am because we are, a community, with one voice, living in harmony, balance, and peace, as a family with shared consciousness, of our interconnectedness and oneness.
Through blood and strife, take away the sword and chains; strike the gods and masters. Safe in the waves amidst chaos, beyond what is, you must push toward what ought to be. One people united, with a mandatory stewardship toward humanity and the planet, through us, a hive of minds.)
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Altruism demands action against injustice: "Every man must decide whether he will walk in the light of creative altruism or in the darkness of destructive selfishness." (Martin Luther King, Jr.) "True compassion is more than flinging a coin to a beggar; it comes to see that an edifice which produces beggars needs restructuring." (Martin Luther King, Jr.) "Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, ‘What are you doing for others?’" (Martin Luther King, Jr.) As Wilma Mankiller stated, "Everybody is sitting around saying, ‘Well, jeez, we need somebody to solve this problem of bias.’ That somebody is us. We all have to try to figure out a better way to get along."
Indigenous voices emphasize collective care: "The warrior for us is one who sacrifices himself for the good of others. His task is to take care of the elderly, the defenseless, those who cannot provide for themselves, and, above all, the children, the future of humanity." (Sitting Bull) "When someone was so poor that he couldn’t afford a horse, a tent or a blanket, he would, in that case, receive it all as a gift." (John Fire Lame Deer) "Kinship with all creatures of the earth, sky, and water was a real and active principle." (Luther Standing Bear) Black Hawk declared, "He feels for his wife, his children and friends. But he does not care for himself. He cares for his nation and the Indians."
This commitment transforms the world: "Altruism is the mark of true humanity." (Rigoberta Menchú) "Humanism means serving the people." (Nelson Mandela) "The path of the warrior is one of selflessness." (Gandhi) Q’orianka Kilcher reflected, "The things I do, I do from the heart and out of love and respect for our planet and all living things. And I draw my courage from my love for justice and truth, and I calm my fears by comforting those who are more scared than me. And I try to do my best to make the world a better place, one small action at a time, as good as I can." She added, "I hope to contribute to a global warming of hearts and a climate change in human consciousness."
"The most fulfilled people are the ones who get up every morning and stand for something larger than themselves." (Wilma Mankiller) "The reward for public life is public progress." (Noel Pearson) "I want to be a positive role model, especially for kids and Aboriginal people." (Cathy Freeman) As Chief Crowfoot urged, "Be good to each other," ensuring that through altruism, "the well-being of the coven/circle is the well-being of the individual, and the strength of the collective is the ultimate defense." (Coven Organizational Principle)
Staying True to Principles
Staying true to principles is staying true to morals and character. It's called having integrity. Those with willingness to sacrifice principles, stand for nothing and are easily compromised. This is why temporary alliances and terms must be agreed upon. Marx's unified front cannot be reached without this communication. And anarchist, communist, socialist history shows that once the alliance has reached its goal, one group always turns in the others out of both necessity and opportunity. The necessity would be there but the opportunity would be abolished if people had communicated. Integrity is crucial to resist fascist, supremacist, and sectarian ideologies, which exploit compromised principles to perpetuate division.
Integrity begins with inner resolve: "As a solid rock is not shaken by the wind, even so the wise remain unshaken by praise or blame." (The Buddha, Dhammapada 81) "Be lamps unto yourselves. Rely on yourselves, and do not rely on external help." (The Buddha, Mahāparinibbāna Sutta) "Work out your own salvation with diligence. This is my last instruction to you." (The Buddha, Mahāparinibbāna Sutta) This steadfastness is universal: "I have set the Lord always before me; because He is at my right hand, I shall not be moved." (Psalm 16:8) "What you seek is within you; trust in your own sacred law and be true to it." (General Neopagan Guidance) "The integrity of the self is the vessel through which the Gods may speak." (Modern Eclectic Principle) As Four Guns stated, "The Indian needs no writings; words that are true sink deep into his heart where they remain in silence."
Principles demand unwavering commitment, even in adversity: "It is better to discharge one’s prescribed duties, even though faultily, than another’s duties perfectly." (Bhagavad Gita 3.35) "The righteous do not waver from their path, even in the face of death or great danger." (Hitopadesha) "Do not move away from the thing that I have commanded you today, to the right or to the left." (Deuteronomy 28:14) "So be steadfast as you have been commanded, [you] and those who have turned back with you, and do not transgress." (Qur’an 11:112) "Hold on to what you believe, even if it’s a tree that stands by itself." (Crowfoot) The Haudenosaunee Confederacy emphasized, "In all your acts, self interest shall be cast away. Look and listen for the welfare of the whole people, and have always in view not only the present, but of the coming generations."
Truth is the cornerstone of integrity: "The seal of God is truth (Emet)." (Talmud, Shabbat 55a) "A person who clings to the principle of truth is considered as if they have offered up a sacrifice." (Talmud, Menachot 110a) "Let your ‘Yes’ be ‘Yes,’ and your ‘No’ be ‘No,’ for whatever is more than these is from the evil one." (Matthew 5:37) "Know that the truth changes not with the turning of the mundane world." (General Principle) "Just as a snake sheds its skin, we must shed our past over and over again." (The Buddha) Black Hawk reflected, "I got my best foot forward onto greener grass cause there ain’t no future living in the past," urging a forward-looking adherence to truth.
Resisting worldly pressures preserves principles: "Just as a mighty rock is unshaken, the wise are not moved by the eight worldly conditions [gain/loss, fame/disgrace, praise/blame, pleasure/pain]." (The Buddha) "Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God." (Romans 12:2) "In the face of the mundane, hold fast to the wonder and the wisdom that the mysteries have revealed." (Esoteric Witchcraft Admonition) Luther Standing Bear declared, "Out of the Indian approach to life there came a great freedom, an intense and absorbing respect for life, enriching faith in a Supreme Power and principles of truth, honesty, generosity, equity, and brotherhood as a guide to mundane relations."
Justice demands principled action: "Do not let the enmity of a people lead you to be unjust; be just, for that is nearer to piety." (Qur’an 5:8) "The Muslim is the one from whose tongue and hand the people are safe." (Prophet Muhammad, Hadith) "Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied." (Matthew 5:6) "A man who is firmly established in non-violence, to him all beings cease to be hostile." (Patañjali’s Yoga Sutras 2.35) Martin Luther King, Jr. proclaimed, "There comes a time when one must take a position that is neither safe nor politic nor popular, but he must take it because conscience tells him it is right." "Nothing in the world is more dangerous than sincere ignorance and conscientious stupidity." (Martin Luther King, Jr.)
Principles guide collective service and unity: "Live and let live, fairly take and fairly give." (The Wiccan Rede) Tecumseh urged, "Love your life, perfect your life, beautify all things in your life. Seek to make your life long and its purpose in the service of your people." Black Elk declared, "You must do your duty and perform this vision for your people upon earth." Crazy Horse emphasized, "A very great vision is needed, and the man who has it must follow it as the eagle seeks the deepest blue of the sky." Eddie Mabo stated, "For real change to occur, people must have courage to challenge what is ‘true’ and make room for new rules," highlighting the need for principled communication to sustain alliances.
Staying true to principles fosters peace and progress: "Stay true to your principles, even in the face of death." (Nelson Mandela) "The principles of justice must guide us always." (Rigoberta Menchú) "Hold fast to your truth." (Gandhi) "True to our values, we fight on." (Malala Yousafzai) "Principles are the foundation of peace." (Dalai Lama) Cathy Freeman affirmed, "It is in the way we handle challenges, treat others kindly, and stay true to our principles that we truly find success." Humanism reinforces this: "The first principle of democratic secular humanism is its commitment to free inquiry." (A Secular Humanist Declaration) "…one ought always to ask oneself what would happen if everyone did as one is doing; nor can one escape from that disturbing thought except by a kind of self-deception." (Jean-Paul Sartre)
Integrity ensures a legacy for future generations: "Stand firm in your convictions, for they are your greatest strength." (Michael Anderson) "Hold on to what you must do, even if it’s a long way from here." (Crowfoot) Dame Whina Cooper noted, "Has a people … anything more dear than the language of their fathers? In it lives its entire wealth of thoughts about tradition, history, religion and principles of life, all its heart and soul." The Native American proverb concludes, "The attitude of our leaders will be the attitude of the people," underscoring that principled leadership, rooted in clear communication, prevents betrayal and builds a unified front for justice and peace. However, religion as we know leads to division and supremacy; as it has been tool for hate and evil throughout history. Knowing this, Integrity requires rejecting divisive religious dogmas, as humanism teaches and "Humanists find that science is the best method for determining this knowledge as well as for solving problems and developing beneficial technologies." – Humanist Manifesto III.
On Socialism/Communism
What is communism, by definition, Communism (Noun): A system of social organization based on the holding of all property in common, with actual ownership ascribed to the community as a whole. It is characterized by a classless society, a transitional stateless process, and the equal distribution of economic goods. It is to be achieved by revolutionary and dictatorial collectivism, rather than gradualistic means. The ultimate and final form of humanism.
In the 21st century, communism can now only truly function via a hive-mind due to the capitalist indoctrination that has infected every aspect of humanity, culture, religion, and individualism alike, uniting humanity in a shared, classless vision.
The foundation of socialism and communism lies in communal sharing: "Monks, if people knew, as I know, the ripening of sharing gifts, they would not enjoy their use without sharing them, nor would the taint of stinginess stand obsessing the heart." (The Buddha, Aṅguttara Nikāya) "To live a pure unselfish life, one must count nothing as one’s own in the midst of abundance." (The Buddha, attributed) "All are entitled to enjoy the fruits of their actions, but no single individual should appropriate the resources needed by all." (Isha Upanishad 1) "Covet not the wealth of others, for the earth belongs to all beings in common." (Isha Upanishad 1) "No one should be deprived of their sustenance, nor should one hoard what should be shared with the community." (Yajur Veda, paraphrased)
This ethos rejects greed and private ownership: "The wise declare that all the creatures of the earth thrive best when they live and share together in a spirit of sacrifice, without grasping." (Bhagavad Gita 3.10-13) "Woe to every slanderer and backbiter who amasses wealth and counts it, thinking that his wealth will make him immortal." (Qur’an 104:1-3) "So that [wealth] does not circulate solely among the rich from among you." (Qur’an 59:7) "Whoever has two surplus garments should give one to him who has none, and whoever has surplus food should give it to him who has no food." (Prophet Muhammad, Hadith, related by Muslim) John Fire Lame Deer reflected, "We were too uncivilized to set much value on personal belongings. We wanted to have things only in order to give them away. We had no money, and therefore a man’s worth couldn’t be measured by it."
Communal responsibility is a sacred duty: "When you reap the harvest of your land, you shall not reap all the way to the edges of your field, nor shall you gather the gleanings of your harvest; you shall leave them for the poor and the stranger." (Leviticus 23:22) "No one should take from the communal resources for his own consumption while ignoring the needs of the others." (Talmud, Bava Batra 8a) "The principle is: all are responsible to contribute to the maintenance of the community’s assets." (Talmud, Bava Metzia 108a) "The right to private property is subordinate to the right to common use [universal destination of goods], to the fact that goods are originally meant for all." (Catechism of the Catholic Church 2403) "There is an obligation to provide every member of society with the indispensable minimum for a truly human life." (Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the Church 386)
Indigenous wisdom aligns with these principles: "All red races are born Socialists, and most tribes carry out the communistic ideas to the letter. Amongst the Iroquois, it is considered disgraceful to have food if your neighbor has none." (Tekahionwake) "When someone was so poor that he couldn’t afford a horse, a tent or a blanket, he would, in that case, receive it all as a gift." (Native American Proverb) Rebecca Adamson stated, "What made traditional economies so radically different and so very fundamentally dangerous to Western economies were the traditional principles of prosperity of Creation versus scarcity of resources, of sharing and distribution versus accumulation and greed, of kinship usage rights versus individual exclusive ownership rights, and of sustainability versus growth."
Socialism and communism aim for systemic justice: "Call it democracy, or call it democratic socialism, but there must be a better distribution of wealth within this country for all God’s children." (Martin Luther King, Jr.) "Something is wrong with capitalism." (Martin Luther King, Jr.) "Socialism is the only way to achieve true justice." (Che Guevara) "Communism is the path to equality for all." (Fidel Castro) Transito Araguaria declared, "I joined the Communist party because of poverty, because of mistreatment, because things had to change. I was a leader. Speaking to people made them see our sorrows." Nick Estes asserted, "Communism is the Horizon, Queer Indigenous Feminism is the Way," envisioning communism as a liberatory goal.
This vision requires collective action: "You are not an observer, you are a participant. The whole cosmos is a co-creator with you." (Thich Nhat Hanh) "The community is established only through justice and equality in the distribution of its shared burdens and benefits." (Rabbinic Teaching) "The great workings of magic require the equal contribution of all members in the circle." (Common Ritual Principle) "May our basket always be full, and may none go hungry from our fireside." (Traditional Blessing/Prayer) Thomas Banyacya urged, "Man must learn to serve man and share freely from now on. We must bring back the level of life where land is free, water is free, there are no boundaries and there is freedom of spiritual understanding."
A hive-mind approach counters capitalist indoctrination: "The only true wealth is the health of the community and the richness of the Earth." (Modern Ecological Pagan Principle) Rebecca Adamson emphasized, "We have to begin to ask how we measure our economy based on the well-being of society. Not on GDP. Not on profit margins. But on the well-being of all of us. Those are principles that come out of the way an ecosystem is inter-related." Igor Shafarevich noted, "Socialist principles were clearly expressed in the structure of the Inca state: the almost complete absence of private property, in particular of private land; absence of money and trade; the complete elimination of private initiative from all economic activities." This collective mindset aligns with the Dalai Lama’s view: "We need to employ a secular approach to ethics, secular in the Indian sense of respecting all religious traditions and even the views of non-believers in an unbiased way."
Socialism and its advanced form, communism embody humanism’s highest form: "Ours is a truly multicultural society and should be united as such." (Cathy Freeman) "Works two ways Eddie. Now we help you blokes by helping our own, and uh vicky versa." (Eddie Mabo) "The warrior for us is one who sacrifices himself for the good of others. His task is to take care of the elderly, the defenseless, those who cannot provide for themselves, and, above all, the children, the future of humanity." (Sitting Bull) As Martin Luther King, Jr. envisioned, "Capitalism forgets that life is social, and the kingdom of brotherhood is found neither in the thesis of communism nor the antithesis of capitalism, but in a higher synthesis," pointing to a collective, equitable future where principles of sharing and justice prevail.
Outra
To defeat fascism, supremacy, sectarianism, and identity politics, humanity must unite as one global community. Through a hive-mind commitment to justice, compassion, and stewardship, we reject capitalist individualism and it's usung cardinal vices as virtues; we embrace international communism and democratic centralist to its ultimate form for efficiency and effectiveness. These seven rules should be implemented to guide us in dismantling oppressive systems and to build a future of truth, equality, and solidarity:
Rule One: Absolutely no environmental or human rights violations are
acceptable. Humanity as a whole comes before the individual, with no
exceptions and no excuses.
Rule Two: Anything, including private property, that violates Rule One
must be heavily regulated or abolished.
Rule Three: Upholding humanitarianism, humanism, social responsibility,
personal accountability, communalism, and collectivism is mandatory.
Rule Four: Progress in science and technology must not be hindered
unless it violates Rule One.
Rule Five: Assistance will be provided to everyone, irrespective of their
responsibility level, as they are part of our global community.
Rule Six: Emergency decisions will be made decisively to prevent loss of
human life or environmental damage. All other decisions will be done
through democratic discussions and process. Once a decision is made it
will be carried out quickly and meticulously for optimal efficiency.
Rule Seven: There will be no compromises to the above Six rules for any
reason, including faith, religion, political ideology, gender, sex, sexual
orientation, education level, career, nationality, ethnicity, individual
liberties, and freedoms. And Rule Two applies universally.
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Lal salam, Ubuntu, Félagskapr, One Voice, Ke Dóó Hózhóôuitü, Ohana-Hive Mana'o, Dekhbhaal, and Yili Xing.
Per sanguinem et iurgia, gladium et catenas aufer; percute deos ac dominos. Tutus in undis inter chaos, ultraquod est trudas oportet ad quod debet esse. Unus populus unitum, cum obligatoriae villicationis erga homines et planetas, per nos, alveare mentis.
(Revolutionary greetings, I am because we are, a community, with one voice, living in harmony, balance, and peace, as a family with shared consciousness, of our interconnectedness and oneness.
Through blood and strife, take away the sword and chains; strike the gods and masters. Safe in the waves amidst chaos, beyond what is, you must push toward what ought to be. One people united, with a mandatory stewardship toward humanity and the planet, through us, a hive of minds.)
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